Significado
Literal: to prick up ears.
Contexto cultural
Estonians often use animal metaphors to describe human traits. A 'perky' person is like a hare, and a 'sly' person is like a fox. In these cultures, silence is valued. 'Kõrvu kikitama' is a way to be active in a conversation without actually speaking. The phrase is very common in hunting and forest culture, where survival depended on hearing the slightest sound.
Use it for gossip
This is the perfect phrase to use when you want to admit you were listening to something juicy.
Don't use for 'hearing'
If you just heard a loud bang, you don't 'kigita kõrvu'—that's just 'kuulma'. Use it for intentional interest.
Significado
Literal: to prick up ears.
Use it for gossip
This is the perfect phrase to use when you want to admit you were listening to something juicy.
Don't use for 'hearing'
If you just heard a loud bang, you don't 'kigita kõrvu'—that's just 'kuulma'. Use it for intentional interest.
Ponte a prueba
Täida lünk õige sõnaga.
Kui ma kuulsin oma nime, siis ma kigitasin ________.
Idioomis kasutatakse alati mitmuse osastavat käänet 'kõrvu'.
Vali lause, kus idioomi on kasutatud õigesti.
Milline lause on õige?
Kõrvu kikitama tähendab tähelepanelikku kuulamist.
Match the person to the reason they are 'kikitamas kõrvu'.
Miks nad kõrvu kikitavad?
All these situations involve listening for specific, important sounds.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
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Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosKui ma kuulsin oma nime, siis ma kigitasin ________.
Idioomis kasutatakse alati mitmuse osastavat käänet 'kõrvu'.
Milline lause on õige?
Kõrvu kikitama tähendab tähelepanelikku kuulamist.
Miks nad kõrvu kikitavad?
All these situations involve listening for specific, important sounds.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasYes! It is actually the literal term for what dogs do with their ears.
It can be slightly teasing, implying they are being nosy, but it's generally not a heavy insult.
Frases relacionadas
Kõrvu teritama
synonymTo sharpen one's ears.
Kikkis kõrvadega
similarWith perked-up ears.
Pealt kuulama
specialized formTo eavesdrop.
